The whole world is divided on the issue of WNBA star Brittney Griner. While some feel she should serve her time for breaking the laws, some are urging the Government to help her out. Recently, former NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal gave his thoughts.
O’Neal is not one to shy away from talking about issues surrounding the world of basketball and beyond it. Recently, he took to Instagram to showcase his thoughts regarding Griner.
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Shaq shared a post on Instagram that compared the scenarios of two women convicted of drug charges in Russia. While Griner was sentenced to 9 years in prison, Audrey Lober was released after just over a month.
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NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 14: Shaquille O’Neal attends the ESPN Gala: “30 For 30: This Magic Moment” Screening during the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival at SVA Theatre on April 14, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Pont/WireImage)
Lober was released by a Russian court in 2019 after roughly two months in jail. Officials arrested her for attempting to import marijuana purchased in the U.S. into Russia. (Source: cbsnews.com)
Shaq is just one of the many former and current NBA stars who have spoken out regarding the Griner situation. Stars like Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Kyrie Irving have given their thoughts on social media.
What do NBA stars have to say about Brittney Griner?
While Shaquille O’Neal might not have gone all out on social media to take a stance on Brittney Griner, other NBA stars have clearly done so. After a Russian court sentenced Griner to 9 years in jail, Kyrie Irving spoke out.
He wrote on Twitter, “What is truly happening with our Queen? Please give us an Update.” NBA finalists Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart, and Jayson Tatum were not far behind to show their support for Brittney.
What is truly happening with our Queen @brittneygriner @POTUS @VP ? Please give us an Update.
— A11Even (@KyrieIrving) August 4, 2022
Tatum posted three sets of praying emojis on Twitter. A few months ago, Marcus Smart and Jaylen Brown sported “We are BG” T-Shirts during the NBA finals against the Golden State Warriors.
4 time NBA champion LeBron James also came out in support of Griner. However, his statements brought in a lot of slack and he issued a clarification soon after facing the backlash.
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